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Biography
Manish Bajaj is a Chartered Accountant and the Managing Partner of Steadfast Business Consulting LLP's Mumbai office. He has more than two decades of experience in the financial services sector, including leadership positions with PwC, Edelweiss and Credit Suisse.
He advises start-ups and growth-stage businesses on structuring financial operations, implementing scalable accounting systems and maintaining regulatory compliance. His experience spans financial management, governance, operational efficiency and strategic business planning.
At Steadfast Business Consulting LLP, Manish leads a multidisciplinary team serving clients ranging from start-ups to mid-sized companies across a variety of industries. As a fractional CFO, he works closely with founders and business owners on financial strategy, risk management and long-term value creation, helping businesses establish strong financial foundations and scalable growth frameworks.
He advises start-ups and growth-stage businesses on structuring financial operations, implementing scalable accounting systems and maintaining regulatory compliance. His experience spans financial management, governance, operational efficiency and strategic business planning.
At Steadfast Business Consulting LLP, Manish leads a multidisciplinary team serving clients ranging from start-ups to mid-sized companies across a variety of industries. As a fractional CFO, he works closely with founders and business owners on financial strategy, risk management and long-term value creation, helping businesses establish strong financial foundations and scalable growth frameworks.
Recent Matter / Case Highlights
- Advised start-ups and growth-stage businesses on finance function structuring and operational scalability.
- Assisted clients with the implementation of accounting systems and financial controls.
- Provided regulatory compliance and governance support across multiple industries.
- Led multidisciplinary advisory teams serving emerging and mid-sized enterprises.
- Delivered fractional CFO services focused on financial strategy and business growth.
- Advised founders and business owners on risk management and value creation initiatives.
- Supported organisations in strengthening financial reporting and decision-making processes
Key Practice Areas
- Compliance Management
- Business Model Optimisation
- Corporate Tax Matters
- Corporate Taxes
- Financial Services
- Transactions
- Tax Advisory
- Tax Consulting
- Fractional CFO Services
- Financial Strategy
- Risk Management
Sector Expertise
- Banking
- Financial Services
- Investment Management
- Technology and Telecommunications
Education / Alumni
- Chartered Accountant, Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
Bar Admissions
- Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
Address:
Tel: +91 981 983 9656
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Website:https://steadfastconsultants.in/sbc-team/manish-bajaj/
Mumbai, Maharashtra,
India
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